How to Give

The Waukegan Public Library Foundation, established in 1986, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which encourages voluntary financial support for the Waukegan Public Library. This support will be used to help meet both the present and future needs of the patrons of The Waukegan Public Library.

The purposes of the corporation include focusing public attention on library services, facilities and needs in the Waukegan area; to stimulate and encourage the gifts of funds, books, desirable collections, endowments and bequests to the library; and to receive, hold, manage, use and dispose of funds and properties of all kinds, whether given absolutely or in trust, for the benefit of Waukegan Public Library.

Many challenges are faced in maintaining the library of the future. Collections continue to grow_not only of books_audio/visual, periodicals and computerized reference materials. The Internet continues to gather steam as the "Information Highway" of the future. Technology and its hardware and software needs make large demands on the budget.

To help the Foundation and the Library provide the "Margin of Excellence", you may participate in any of the following ways:

Tax-deductible Cash Donation

Tribute Fund Book Endowment

Appreciated Stock Donation Bequest

Life Insurance Beneficiary or Memorial Gift Designee

Program Sponsorship

Seeking matching funds from your employer or organization

Any of the above gifts may be given in honor or in memory of a friend or family member, or to commemorate a special event in your life. The Foundation represents the dreams of the future, anticipating the highest level of service Waukegan Public Library could provide. Tax dollars provide a good library; gifts make it excellent. Let us know how you would like to assist. Please contact the Library Executive Director, Richard Lee, at (847) 623-2041.